The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 1198:

Laney’s lips trembled, instinct warning her of dangerous territory. “Cliff, I…” she called out softly.

He cut her off with a hoarse command, knowing her next words, “Don’t speak. Let me regain control.”

“Why hold yourself back?” Laney asked, feeling the sting of rejection.

Cliff offered no answer, burying his face in the curve of her neck.

“Were all those intimate moments between us just you humoring me?” Laney’s voice quivered with each word. Did he not have any romantic feelings toward her?

Cliff raised his eyes to meet hers.

tugged at his lower lip thoughtfully. “I never made

everything needs to lead somewhere.” Her gaze held steady, resolution clear in her eyes. Electricity surged through Cliff’s

overwhelm him, he

his question,

Exclusive updates: galnoνe𝓵s.co𝓂

and deliberately unfastened his belt—the one Laney had gifted him. She’d chosen well.

descended, Laney’s breath caught. She squeezed her

anticipated this reaction, gently guiding

now? Look

Laney

only meant to test her resolve, expecting her to retreat. However, her unwavering determination caught him off

who lost control, her trembling form drawing him past the point

was only when he realized he had merely